20 November 2016, 18:46
mete6.5x55 case dimensions
My old custom M98 in 6.5x55 needs some ammo but I don't want less than original case dimensions . The American companies went to a .308 head dimension -- not for me !!
Who makes ammo with the proper 6.6x55SE dimensions to get the accuracy the cartridge deserves ? I was not happy to see Norma USA no longer sells a 140 gr load.
Anyone use Sellier & Bellot ?
20 November 2016, 19:21
swampshooterSellier & Bellot has shot good for me on occasion. Depends on the rifle. As with any ammo, no guarantees, shoot it and see.
20 November 2016, 20:47
ALFAny CIP compliant ammo manufacturer will be making the case to CIP spec ie the original head dimension.
RWS Lapua Norma S&B Fiocchi as example.
RWS, Lapua and Fiocchi load in 140 gr ( 9.1 gram)
20 November 2016, 21:31
rnoviPrvi brass is definitely not a 308 head. I had to search to find a shell carrier that was a bit more open than a 308 to make it work.
20 November 2016, 22:21
meteThanks guys . We found some S & B!